According to the NIH obesity assessment and treatment algorithm, if a new patient's BMI meets the criteria for "overweight," which of the following recommendations would be appropriate for the patient's treatment?
a. Evaluate for possible weight loss surgery.
b. Counsel to maintain weight and address other risk factors.
c. Counsel to lose weight and address other risk factors.
d. Evaluate for possible use of orlistat.
b
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